Food Recall Warning – Heinz brand strained prunes may be unsafe due to the potential presence of pieces of rubber
- Recall date:
- September 9, 2016
- Reason for recall:
- Extraneous Material
- Hazard classification:
- —
- Company / Firm:
- Kraft Heinz Canada
- Distribution:
- National
- Extent of the distribution:
- Retail
Recall details
Ottawa, September 9, 2016 – Kraft Heinz Canada is recalling Heinz brand strained prunes from the marketplace due to possible presence of pieces of rubber. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.
Recalled products
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heinz | Strained prunes | 128 ml | Best Before 2017 JN 10 | 0 575330 7 |
What you should do
Check to see if you have recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Background
This recall was triggered by a consumer complaint. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There has been one reported incident associated with the consumption of this product.